Key Takeaways

  • General liability insurance protects against injury and property damage claims from third parties.
  • Property insurance reimburses the costs of repairs or replacements for buildings, equipment and vehicles damaged by covered events like fires or storms.
  • Commercial auto insurance provides liability protection and coverage for vehicles used to transport poultry.
  • Workers’ compensation insurance covers medical expenses and lost wages for employee injuries sustained on the job.
  • Business interruption insurance protects cash flow if property damage forces temporary business closures.
  • Product liability insurance shields assets from lawsuits over product injuries or defects.
  • Crop and farm equipment insurance mitigate financial risks from equipment damage or crop losses.

Introduction

Businesses in the other poultry production industry face a variety of risks that can threaten operational continuity and profitability. Proper insurance planning is therefore critical to protect these operations against financial losses. This article explores the top insurance options other poultry producers should consider.

General Liability Insurance

General liability insurance protects poultry production businesses from financial losses associated with accidental injuries and property damages claims from third parties. It ensures businesses have coverage to pay for legal costs and damages if found responsible.

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Benefits
  • Covers costs of third-party bodily injury and property damage claims
  • Pays legal fees and costs if sued by a third party
  • Covers costs of recalls due to contaminated or defective food or products
  • Covers loss of income if operations are shut down due to a liability claim
  • Provides protection against a wide variety of liability exposures unique to poultry production activities
  • Mitigates risk of lawsuits that could financially cripple a business
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  • Bodily injury or property damage claims from visitors, customers, or trespassers
  • Legal defense costs if sued for injuries or damages on your property
  • Business interruption loss of income if operations are shut down due to a liability claim
  • Product liability claims if poultry products cause illness or injury

Based on national averages, general liability insurance for other poultry production businesses with an average annual revenue of $500,000 would cost around $2,500 annually. This estimate takes into account factors like number of employees, types of livestock and activities, claims history, and property values. The price was derived from insurance rate quotes and data from industry reports.

Estimated Pricing: $2,500

Property Insurance

Property insurance provides protection for businesses in the other poultry production industry against potential losses from damages to buildings, equipment, vehicles, and other property assets due to covered causes like fires, storms, theft, and more. It helps ensure business continuity after a loss by reimbursing for replacement costs.

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Benefits
  • Protection against property damage or loss from fires, storms, theft, vandalism and other covered causes
  • Reimbursement for equipment, buildings, vehicles and property if damaged or destroyed
  • Protection of business assets and property
  • Help replace damaged property and equipment quickly to resume business operations
  • Peace of mind knowing the business is protected from financial losses due to property damage or theft
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  • Protection against property damage from fires
  • Coverage for property damage from severe weather such as hail, hurricanes, tornadoes
  • Reimbursement for property theft and vandalism
  • Recovery of lost business income if the property is unable to operate due to a covered loss

Based on typical property insurance pricing factors such as location, square footage, building materials, security systems, claims history, and industry risk levels, the estimated average annual property insurance premium for a business in the Other Poultry Production industry (NAICS 112390) would be around $8,000-$12,000. This price range was calculated based on industry averages and assumes a typical facility of 30,000-50,000 square feet of space, mixture of wood and metal structures, security system, and no major claims in the past 5 years.

Estimated Pricing: $8,000-$12,000

Commercial Auto Insurance

Commercial auto insurance is an important coverage for businesses in the other poultry production industry. It provides crucial liability protection and coverage for vehicles used to transport poultry and employees.

The reference material outlines the top benefits, use cases, and estimated pricing for commercial auto insurance for businesses in this industry. Key benefits include liability protection, medical payments coverage, and coverage to repair or replace damaged vehicles. Common use cases involve coverage for transporting poultry between farms and plants. Estimated annual pricing is around $1,500-$2,000 per vehicle.

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Benefits
  • Liability protection in case of accidents
  • Coverage for vehicle damage or theft
  • Medical payments for those injured in an insured vehicle
  • Coverage for transport of poultry and equipment
  • Replacement of vehicles if totaled in an accident
  • Coverage for hired and non-owned vehicles
  • Protection against claims from others for bodily injury or property damage
  • Coverage if an employee is injured while using a vehicle for business
Use Cases
  • Coverage for company owned vehicles like trucks used to transport poultry between farms and processing plants
  • Liability protection in case an employee gets into an accident while driving for business purposes
  • Medical payments coverage for injuries to employees or other parties in an accident involving a company vehicle
  • Collision coverage to repair or replace a vehicle if it’s damaged in an accident
  • Uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage in case an at-fault driver without insurance causes an accident

Based on typical insurance rating factors such as vehicle type, number of vehicles, driver information, safety record, and claims history, the estimated average annual pricing for commercial auto insurance for businesses in the other poultry production industry with NAICS code 112390 would be around $1,500-$2,000 per vehicle. This pricing range takes into account that these businesses typically operate light-duty trucks and utility vehicles to transport poultry products and employees. It assumes most drivers would have 5+ years of experience with no major accidents or violations.

Estimated Pricing: $1,500-$2,000

Workers’ Compensation Insurance

Workers’ compensation insurance provides critical protection for businesses in the high-risk poultry industry. It covers medical expenses and lost wages for employees injured on the job from common workplace risks like operating machinery, repetitive motions, slips and falls. Having this coverage ensures employees get the care they need while protecting the business from costly lawsuits. Estimated pricing for this industry is around $2.70 per $100 of payroll, though individual business factors can affect final rates. The coverage demonstrates commitment to employee well-being and supports recruiting top talent.

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Benefits
  • Covers medical expenses and lost wages for employees injured on the job
  • Protects the business from lawsuits filed by injured employees
  • Required by law in most states
  • Lower costs versus defending against employee lawsuits
  • Peace of mind knowing employees are cared for if injured
  • Attracts quality job applicants and retains great employees
Use Cases
  • Cover injuries that occur while working with live poultry in farms, plants or hatcheries
  • Cover injuries that occur while operating heavy machinery to transport, feed or process poultry
  • Cover injuries that occur due to repetitive motion or lifting heavy items while working on a production line
  • Cover injuries that occur due to slips, trips or falls in often wet and slippery environments common in poultry facilities

Based on national industry averages, the estimated average pricing for workers’ compensation insurance for businesses in the Other Poultry Production (NAICS 112390) industry is around $2.70 per $100 of payroll. This figure was derived based on risk factors for the industry such as injury rates, fatality rates, OSHA violations. The national average rate can fluctuate up or down by 10-15% depending on individual business factors such as company size, experience modification factor, safety procedures.

Estimated Pricing: $2.70 per $100 of payroll

Business Interruption Insurance

Business interruption insurance provides coverage for loss of income if a business is forced to temporarily shut down operations due to property damage, utility issues, supply chain disruptions or other events. It helps businesses maintain cash flow and cover ongoing expenses during periods of downtime for repairs or decontamination after covered events.

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Benefits
  • Provides coverage for loss of income if the operation is forced to temporarily shut down due to property damage
  • Covers fixed operating expenses like rent, utility bills, and loan payments if income is disrupted
  • Protects against disasters like fire, storms, flooding or other events that could damage facilities
  • Covers interruptions from utility outages, supply chain issues, or issues accessing the premises due to events like civil unrest
  • Helps to avoid losses from uninsured perils like a government-ordered shutdown due to disease outbreak
  • Covers losses from temporary relocation if the facilities need repairs after an insured peril
  • Includes expense coverage for things like extraordinary marketing costs to regain customers after an interruption
  • Ensures the business can restart operations after an interruption to continue meeting customer needs
Use Cases
  • Fire damage that causes operations to temporarily shut down
  • Equipment damage or failure that halts production
  • Weather events like hurricanes, flooding or snowstorms that prevent access to facilities
  • Loss of utility services like power or water outages
  • Accidental contamination of products requiring disposal and cleaning
  • Government mandated closures like during the COVID-19 pandemic

Based on industry data, the average annual revenue for businesses in NAICS 112390 Other Poultry Production is around $2 million. Business interruption insurance is typically priced at 0.5-1% of annual revenue. Given the average revenue, the estimated pricing would be $10,000-20,000 per year.

Estimated Pricing: $10,000-20,000

Product Liability Insurance

Product liability insurance protects businesses from costs associated with product-related injuries and lawsuits. It is an important type of protection for poultry producers due to risks in the food industry. Product liability insurance provides key protections for poultry production businesses. It shields the company’s assets if a customer claims harm from food products. This type of insurance gives peace of mind in a high-risk industry. Product liability insurance is especially important for poultry producers, as food safety issues could lead to costly lawsuits. This type of insurance helps protect the business’s assets and finances if a customer becomes sick from consuming their product and sues them. It also covers costs associated with investigations and product recalls.

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Benefits
  • Protection from lawsuits if customers are injured by products
  • Covers legal fees and costs if sued for a defective product
  • Pays for product recalls if a defect is discovered
  • Covers lawsuits even if the business is found negligent
  • Protects against loss of income during a product-related lawsuit
  • Shields the company’s assets from large settlement claims
Use Cases
  • Cover legal costs if a customer claims their product caused injury or illness
  • Cover costs of recalling a product if it’s proven to be unsafe
  • Cover costs of settling claims if the business is found legally responsible for damages from their product
  • Cover costs of an investigation by a regulatory agency like the FDA if they find issues at the production facility
  • Provide liability protection if cross-contamination occurs between products

Based on average rates, product liability insurance for other poultry production businesses would be around $0.50 – $1.00 per $100 of gross receipts, with a minimum premium of around $1,000. Rates may vary depending on factors such as claims history, safety practices, and product types handled. For a small business with $500,000 in annual gross receipts, its annual product liability insurance premium would be approximately $2,500 – $5,000.

Estimated Pricing: $2,500 – $5,000

Farm Equipment Insurance

Farm equipment is crucial for businesses in the other poultry production industry. However, it also comes with financial risks from accidents, mechanical failures, weather damage and other unexpected incidents. Having the right insurance can help protect businesses from expensive repairs or replacements and ensure operations continue smoothly when losses occur. Insurance also covers liability if equipment causes injuries or property damage to others. It typically reimburses lost income if equipment is damaged and out of use.

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Benefits
  • Protection against expensive repairs or replacement costs from accidents or property damage
  • Peace of mind knowing equipment investments are protected in case of unforeseen events
  • Covers liability if equipment causes injury to others or damage to other property
  • Covers equipment temporarily off-site during transportation or delivery
  • Reimbursement for lost income if equipment is damaged and out of operation
  • Covers the costs to remove debris or wreckage after an accident
  • Covers equipment temporarily off-site during transportation or delivery
  • Reimbursement for lost income if equipment is damaged and out of operation
Use Cases
  • Cover damaged or destroyed equipment in the event of accidents like collisions or overturns
  • Cover equipment repair or replacement costs from events like fires, storms or flooding
  • Cover liability if a piece of equipment causes damage to other property or injuries to people
  • Cover theft of equipment

Based on typical insurance rates for farm equipment, the average annual premium for a business in the other poultry production industry with NAICS code 112390 would be around $1500. This estimate was derived considering average equipment values of $100,000 and an insurance rate of 1.5% of equipment value.

Estimated Pricing: $1500

Crop Insurance

Crop insurance offers critical protection for businesses in the other poultry production industry against losses from natural disasters and adverse weather conditions that are outside of their control. These events could potentially damage feed crops and significantly impact revenues. Different policies provide revenue protection if harvest prices drop below insured levels or prevent planting coverage is triggered by drought or flooding. Crop insurance also helps poultry producers plan for the future with more stability and certainty by ensuring coverage is available to continue operations through difficult times. On average, the estimated annual cost for crop insurance premiums for typical poultry farms is around $5,000 based on common feed crops and insured values.

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Benefits
  • Protection against loss of poultry or livestock due to natural disasters or adverse weather conditions
  • Coverage for financial losses due to decreases in profits from lower yields, spoiled or degraded feed crops or pasturelands
  • Protection against increases in costs of feed if crops are damaged
  • Ability to borrow or get loans with the assurance that losses will be covered
  • Potential tax benefits for purchasing insurance
  • Coverage tailored to the specific crops and inventory raised on the farm
  • Peace of mind knowing the business is protected from uncertainties outside of your control
Use Cases
  • Protection against losses from natural disasters that damage crops (e.g. droughts, floods, hurricanes, tornadoes etc.)
  • Coverage for losses from adverse weather conditions that negatively impact crop yields and quality
  • Revenue protection that pays benefits if revenues are below the insured amount due to insured causes of loss
  • Coverage for prevent plant losses if crops cannot be planted due to drought, floods, or other covered causes
  • Price protection for when harvest prices drop below the insured level

Based on average insurance premiums for poultry farms and the types of crops typically grown to feed poultry, the estimated average annual cost of crop insurance would be around $5,000. This pricing was derived using average premiums per $100 of insured value for corn and soybeans (the most common feed crops) grown across different risk levels and average insured values for typical small poultry farm acreages.

Estimated Pricing: $5,000

Commercial Umbrella Insurance

Commercial umbrella insurance provides valuable extra liability protection for businesses in the other poultry production industry. It covers risks above their normal commercial general liability and auto insurance limits for a relatively low premium. Umbrella insurance protects other poultry production businesses from costly lawsuits by providing significant additional liability limits. It also covers legal defense costs if a lawsuit occurs, protecting businesses’ assets.

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Benefits
  • Provides additional liability protection above your commercial general liability and auto liability limits
  • Covers claims and lawsuits not covered by your underlying insurance policies
  • Protects personal assets from expensive lawsuits and significant damage awards or settlements
  • Provides liability limits of $1 million or higher for a relatively low annual premium
  • Covers legal costs like attorney fees if a lawsuit does occur
  • Offers protection against gaps or deficiencies in primary commercial policies
  • Covers legal costs like attorney fees if a lawsuit does occur
Use Cases
  • Protection against legal liabilities that exceed the limits of underlying commercial general liability or auto insurance policies
  • Coverage for bodily injury and property damage claims
  • Additional coverage for legal defense costs above the underlying policy limits
  • Protection against large claims from equipment accidents on the property
  • Coverage for risks related to transportation of poultry products
  • Liability protection for injuries to customers and visitors on the premises

Based on an analysis of typical commercial umbrella insurance pricing for businesses in the other poultry production industry (NAICS Code: 112390), the estimated average annual premium would be $2,000-$4,000. This price range was derived by taking into account the average revenue and employee headcounts for businesses in this industry, their typical underlying commercial general liability and auto insurance limits, and the umbrella insurance attachment point and coverage limits typically recommended and priced for mid-sized agricultural businesses.

Estimated Pricing: $2,000-$4,000

Conclusion

Comprehensive insurance coverage tailored to an individual business’s needs can help minimize financial risk exposure. By understanding coverage types like general liability, property, commercial auto and more, other poultry producers can make informed decisions to safeguard their operations against potential losses.

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